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1.     Describe the source of the plant nutrients

2.     Name the broad categories of the plant nutrients

3.     Name the major nutrients required by the plants in large quantities

4.     Discuss the fertilizer elements and the liming elements required by the plants

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2.     Discuss the role of nitrogen in plants

3.     Describe the symptoms of nitrogen deficiency in plants

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2.     Explain the role of phosphorous in plants growth

3.     Discuss the symptoms of phosphorous deficiency

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2.     Discuss the role of potassium in plants

3.     Explain the symptoms of potassium deficiency

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2.     Explain the role of magnesium in plants

3.     Discuss the symptoms of magnesium deficiency

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2.     Explain the role of Sulphur in plants

3.     Discuss the symptoms of Sulphur deficiency

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2.     Explain the role of the calcium in plants

3.     Discuss the symptoms of the calcium deficiency

4.     Describe other macronutrients derived from the soil water and atmosphere

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2.     Explain the role of micro-nutrients and their deficiency

3.     Discuss the deficiency symptoms of the named micro-nutrients

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2.     Name the basis for classifying the inorganic fertilizers

3.     Discuss straight and compound fertilizers

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2.     Discuss the properties of individual nitrogenous fertilizers

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2.     Discuss the characteristics of individual phosphatic fertilizers

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2.     Discuss the properties of individual potassic fertilizers

3.     Discuss the compound fertilizer and its properties

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2.     Explain the named methods of fertilizer application

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2.     Determine the fertilizer ratios

3.     Explain how to determine the amount of fertilizer or nutrient required per unit area of land

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2.     Illustrate the carbon cycle series

3.     Explain ways in which carbon is removed from the atmosphere

4.     Discuss ways in which carbon is returned into the atmosphere

5.     Explain the importance of the carbon cycle

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2.     Explain ways in which nitrogen is removed from the atmosphere

3.     Discuss ways in which nitrogen is returned into the atmosphere

4.     Discuss the importance of nitrogen cycle

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1.     Explain the soil sampling process

2.     Name the two methods of the soil sampling

3.     Describe the soil sampling procedures using the two sampling methods

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2.     Explain the soil PH and soil pH testing using the two main methods

3.     Explain some of the procedures of determining soil pH using the colour indicator method

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2.     Describe the PH scale and its use

3.     Explain the importance of soil pH to crops

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2.     Describe seeds as the planting materials

3.     Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using seeds as planting materials

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2.     Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using vegetative materials for planting

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2.     Explain the factors that affect  the rooting of cuttings

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2.     Name the methods used to prepare planting materials

3.     Describe the named methods used in preparing the planting materials

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2.     Explain the factors to consider in timing planting

3.     Discuss the advantages of timely planting

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2.     Explain the named methods of planting in details

3.     Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of row planting

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2.     Calculate the plant population given the size of the land where the crop is planted and the spacing

3.     Explain spacing and the factors that determine spacing

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2.     Explain the factors to consider in choosing seed rates

3.     Discuss the factors that determine the correct depth of planting

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2.     Explain the importance of a nursery in crop propagation

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2.     Name the three categories of the nurseries

3.     Describe the named categories of the nursery

4.     Illustrate a vegetative propagation unit

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6.     Name the three categories of the nurseries

7.     Describe the named categories of the nursery

8.     Illustrate a vegetative propagation unit

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2.     Explain the various nursery management practices

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2.     Distinguish between root stock and scion

3.     Describe whip/ tongue method of grafting

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2.     Name other methods of grafting

3.     Describe budding and name various methods of budding

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1.     Name the three methods of budding

2.     Describe the named methods of budding

3.     Explain the  advantages of budding and grafting

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2.     Name and describe the various types of layering

3.     Illustrate some of the types of layering

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2.     Explain the three stages followed during propagation of plants by tissue culture

3.     Discuss the importance and the challenges of tissue culture in crop propagation

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1.     Explain the process of transplanting vegetable crop seedlings

2.     Describe the procedure to follow when transplanting the tree seedlings

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2.     Explain the importance of crop rotation

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2.     Discuss the rotational programmes

3.     Explain the following terms used in crop production; monocroping, intercropping and mixed cropping

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2.     Discuss the importance of mulching

3.     Explain the two main types of mulching materials

4.     Explain the advantages and disadvantages of mulching

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1.     Name the various routine field practices

2.     Explain the named routine field practices

3.     Discuss the reasons for carrying out pruning as one of the routine field practice

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2.     Identify the correct and incorrect ways of making pruning cuts

3.     Discuss the various tools used in pruning

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2.     Discuss plucking table formation in tea

3.     Describe the two methods of frame formation in tea

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2.     Explain the three pegging methods in tea

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2.     Discuss the maintenance of the plucking table

3.     Explain the points to be observed when pruning tea

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2.     Name the two main methods of pruning in coffee

3.     Discuss the single stem pruning method; advantages and disadvantages

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2.     Explain the advantages of multiple stem pruning in coffee

3.     Discuss the disadvantages of multiple stem pruning in coffee

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2.     Describe banana stool management

3.     Discuss cutting back in pyrethrum and why it is important

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2.     Name the methods of achieving training

3.     Describe the named methods of achieving training

4.     Discuss earthing up and its importance in crop production

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2.     Explain how to control various pests and diseases that affects crop productivity

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2.     Explain the factors that influence the stage and the time of harvesting

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2.     Describe the precautions during harvesting

3.     Discuss the post-harvest practices

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2.     Name the types of storage

3.     Describe the traditional storage structures and their disadvantages

4.     Explain the modern storage structures and their characteristics

5.     Discuss the preparation for the store before the crop storage

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2.     Explain the nutritional and commercial importance of vegetables

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2.     Describe the named categories of the vegetables

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2.     Explain the ecological requirements for tomato production

3.     Name the varieties of tomatoes

4.     Discuss the nursery establishment and management for tomato production

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2.     Discuss tomato transplanting

3.     Explain the various field management practices in tomato production

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2.     Explain the control and management of the named tomato pests and diseases

3.     Discuss the harvesting and the marketing of tomato

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2.     Explain the ecological requirements for cabbage production

3.     Discuss cabbage nursery establishment and management

4.     Explain the land preparation for cabbage production

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2.     Discuss the field management practices for the cabbage

3.     Describe harvesting and marketing of the cabbage

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2.     Explain the ecological requirements, land preparation and planting of the carrots

3.     Discuss the field management practices for carrots production

4.     Discuss harvesting and marketing of the carrots

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2.     Explain the ecological requirements, land preparation and planting of the onions

3.     Discuss the field management practices for onion production

4.     Discuss harvesting and marketing of onions

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2.     Explain the importance of keeping animal healthy

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2.     Discuss the physical appearance of the animal that indicates the signs of healthy

3.     Explain the physiological body functions of the animal that can be used to investigate the health of the animal

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2.     Discuss the predisposing factors to livestock diseases

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2.     Explain the nutritional causes of livestock diseases

3.     Give examples of the common mineral imbalances or disorders in livestock

4.     Discuss the amount of food eaten by an animal as a causal agent of livestock diseases

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2.     Discuss the chemical causes of livestock diseases

3.     Explain the living organisms as the causal agents of livestock diseases

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2.     Discuss the diseases, causal organism and the animals affected

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2.     Explain the named routine management practices for controlling livestock diseases

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2.     Describe the named preventive measures of controlling livestock diseases

3.     Explain the various prophylactic measures and treatment of livestock diseases

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2.     Discuss the activities in livestock health that necessitate handling of the animals

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2.     Explain the various effects of parasites on livestock

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1.     Name the main categories of the parasites

2.     Give examples of the external parasites

3.     Discuss the harmful effects of tsetse fly and the control of tsetse fly

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2.     Explain the harmful effects of keds and their control

3.     Discuss the harmful effects of fleas and their control

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2.     Explain the harmful effects of ticks on livestock

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2.     Discuss the categories of ticks based on the number of hosts; one, two and three-host ticks

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2.     Explain the mechanical measures of tick control

3.     Discuss chemical method of tick control and the methods of acaricides application

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2.     Describe the life cycle of the tapeworms

3.     Explain the symptoms of the tapeworms attack and the control measures and treatment

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2.     Explain the symptoms of the roundworms attack

3.     Discuss the life cycle of a roundworm

4.     Discuss the control measures of the roundworms

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2.     Discuss the symptoms of liver fluke attack in livestock

3.     Discuss the life cycle of liver fluke

4.     Explain the control measures of liver fluke in farm animals

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2.     Describe the basic rules to be observed for successful control and treatment of endoparasites

3.     Explain the two methods of drug administration

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2.     Discuss the main components of food

3.     Explain the functions of the water in an animal

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2.     Discuss the factors that determine the amount of water required by an animal

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2.     Discuss the various sources of carbohydrates

3.     Explain the functions of carbohydrates

4.     Discuss fat and oils and their functions

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2.     Discuss the main sources of proteins

3.     Explain the functions of the proteins in the animal body

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2.     Explain the sources of different vitamins

3.     Discuss the functions of the vitamins in the body

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2.     Discuss different types of minerals

3.     Explain the functions of the named minerals in the animal body

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2.     Name the broad classification of feedstuffs

3.     Discuss the characteristics of roughages and concentrates

4.     Explain the sources of roughages and concentrates

5.     Discuss mineral and vitamin supplements and feed additives

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2.     Discuss the factors that affect the ration maintenance requirement

3.     Describe the terms production ration, balanced ration and rationing

4.     Explain the terms used to express feed values and the factors affecting digestibility

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2.     Explain the role of the named digestive juices and enzymes in the digestion process

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2.     Explain what happens in every component of the digestive system

3.     Describe the enzymes and the juices that aid in food digestion in pigs

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2.     Explain what happens in every component of the digestive system

3.     Describe the enzymes and the juices that aid in food digestion in rabbits and poultry

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2.     Explain what happens in every component of the digestive system

3.     Describe the enzymes and the juices that aid in food digestion in ruminants

4.     Explain the differences and similarities between digestion in ruminants and non-ruminants

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